Bell's Brewery Offers Best Brown Ale, a Simple Seasonal Selection

Monday

Dec 31, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Use of domestic hops adds a kick of citrus and pine.

ERIC PERATHE LEDGER

Bell's BreweryBest Brown AleMichigan's Bell's Brewery makes Best Brown Ale as a fall/winter seasonal noteworthy for its simplicity. Based on an English brown, Best Brown pulls no gimmicks, no adjunct spices with a holiday theme. Expect a straightforward beer marked by deep, toffee malt with traces of toasted nuts, brown sugar and a trace of chocolate.The use of domestic hops adds a kick of citrus and pine, keeping Best Brown decidedly American, unlike the British variety, which tend to be less bitter.Bell's Best Brown Ale is 5.8 percent alcohol by volume, and widely available until stocks disappear.

Eric Pera can be reached at 802-7528 or eric.pera@theledger.com.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.